Go down your local quarry and get a bucket load of earthy red clay. Cake the car in it and leave for 45 mins before washing off with water.

Works much in the same way as a seaweed/mud wrap at a beauty salon, removes all the grime and oxidants.

 

For an indepth answer to your question mate check Rhaula's webiste. Lots of info there.

Congrats on the new car, the never ending spending begins here

 

Rahula's Web Site

 

Read this thread for a collection of ideas on cleaning your car:

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Also Rahula's website is very informative

 

You guys are too kind.

Only one thing I would like to say is do NOT use Halfords white cloths and stockinette. They both create a lot of swirls, ok if you don't mind this but I wouldn't use them in a million years.

 

Works wonders that does

 

Just got round to looking at Rahul's website.

Going for a lie down now!

Mind-blowing, but very useful. That NFR looks like IOP!

Think mine is so old it's gonna need a mop this year and an angle grinder's the way to go. It's amazing how much berlina black shows the swirls & scratches, despite thick wax. Supersonic/Supermarine blue pearls come up a treat with Meg's polish.

 

The other Berlina problem is stone chips, which really show up after polishing. Is yours ready for a bonnet/bumper respray yet Nick? Mine is

 

The LHS of the front bumper has got the pox, the RHS isn't so bad. Answers on a postcard, please.

There's a bit of traffic cone damage on the nose cone, too. (I ended up dribbling one on a track day).

 

I have plenty too and will need a respray in the next 6 months.

Nick have a good nap.